96 Rockwell Pl

A converted early-20th-century loft building, completed in 1903 and rising 13 stories, 96 Rockwell Place was originally a piano factory and now operates as a boutique condominium. Residences are primarily two-bedroom layouts (with studios and one-bed alternatives in the inventory), characterized by high ceilings (commonly 10–12 feet), oversized industrial-style windows, wide-plank oak floors, and exposed structural columns that recall the building's manufacturing past. Individual homes emphasize open-plan living, generous closets, and modern kitchens specified with custom Wenge cabinetry, Caesarstone counters and Bosch, Fisher & Paykel, Miele or comparable appliances; many units include in-unit washer/dryer setups and private outdoor space — both small balconies and larger terraces. Common areas are modest and service-oriented: an attended/virtual doorman system, a full-time superintendent, a compact fitness room, bike storage and a small attended lobby. The building footprint yields only a few residences per floor, producing a low-density, apartment-house feel rather than a large-tower environment. Pet-friendly policies and periodic tax incentives (notably a J-51 abatement in recent years) have been noted, though special assessments for exterior maintenance have been levied. Located at the edge of Fort Greene within Brooklyn’s cultural district, the property sits steps from BAM, Fort Greene Park, Barclays/Atlantic transit hub, multiple shopping centers, and a dense collection of restaurants and services, offering highly walkable urban living with excellent transit access.